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#295 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 41% of private schools

St Patricia Elementary School

Elementary School · Hickory Hills, IL

A private elementary school in Hickory Hills, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

9000 S 86TH AVE, Hickory Hills, IL 60457

  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index47%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment177
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IL

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St Patricia Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,124/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hickory Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,360

Median home value

$278,000

Median rent

$1,112/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White68.9%
Hispanic22.6%
Asian4.5%
Black2.3%
Two or More1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Glen Oaks Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.72–50.2 mi645Compare →
Gladness V Player EccEnrollment path unverified5.2PK0.9 mi185Compare →
Dorn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–11.0 mi464Compare →
George T Wilkins Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–61.3 mi421Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Patricia Elementary School is listed in Hickory Hills, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Patricia Elementary School

St Patricia Elementary School is a private elementary school in Hickory Hills, IL, serving approximately 177 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Patricia Elementary School

What grades does St Patricia Elementary School serve?

St Patricia Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Patricia Elementary School?

St Patricia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patricia Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Patricia Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Patricia Elementary School rank in IL?

St Patricia Elementary School ranks #295 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Patricia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Patricia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Patricia Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Patricia Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Patricia Elementary School a religious school?

St Patricia Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
177
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60457)
14,674
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
38
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60457; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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